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On today's episode of Yours Lawfully, we are joined by Ms. Jennifer Wu, who discusses the differences between misinformation and disinformation and the different ways in which misinformation spreads. We focus specifically on how misinformation is being spread by using AI and how it affects and influences human health particularly in the context of the recent pandemic of COVID 19. We will also be talking about the EU AI Act which is the first comprehensive legislation in the field of AI.

Ms. Jennifer Wu is a Senior Disputes Lawyer at Pinsent Masons, Hong Kong, specialising in commercial and technology disputes and international arbitration. She leads the contentious TMT practice and also manages the Hong Kong TMT and data team. She has a particular focus on cross border cybersecurity, technology and data protection/data governance related issues - protecting systems, software and information held online for businesses. Jennifer often works on complex projects and cross-border matters in various jurisdictions, such as Europe, England & Wales, China, Singapore, South Korea and India. She regularly advises multinational companies and banks on data protection laws and takes into account Asia Pacific considerations. She is qualified in England & Wales and Hong Kong.

She is one of the thought leaders for the global technology digital markets space and has been praised for her straightforward and practical advice. She has been listed by Asian Legal Business in its Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2024. Jennifer is one of only five lawyers based in Hong Kong to be named on the list.

This episode of Yours Lawfully presents an intriguing exploration into the world of deepfakes - astonishingly realistic manipulations of digital media blurring the lines between imagination and reality. These creations, utilising advanced machine learning algorithms, have grown exponentially in popularity, raising significant ethical and societal concerns. To unravel the complexities, we're honoured to host Nina Jankowicz, a renowned expert in disinformation and author of "How to Lose the Information War."

In our conversation, we delve into the ethical implications, regulatory measures, and global impact of deepfakes. Nina's expertise positions her as a key figure in understanding these technologies. We particularly focus on their use in politics and journalism, discussing their potential to disrupt democratic processes and erode public trust. Moreover, we examine their potential to reshape personal identities, emphasising the urgent need for awareness and protective measures.

Nina's involvement in moderating a panel at the first virtual summit on deepfake abuse underscores her expertise on this subject. Her research into the use of deepfakes in online gendered abuse and their potential influence on the upcoming 2024 US elections provides valuable insights into the manipulation of public opinion. Come along to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by deepfakes and how we can navigate this transformative technology towards a safer digital future.

Trigger Warning: This episode of Yours Lawfully contains discussions of sensitive topics, including deepfake pornography, disinformation, and online gendered abuse. Please take a moment to ground yourself and remember to prioritise your well-being as we navigate this together.

In today's episode of Yours Lawfully, we are delving deep into the reforms the UK government is planning to introduce to the UK's comprehensive data protection law, modelled after the European GDPR. To discuss this topic, we are joined by two renowned experts and titans of the UK’s data protection industry: Dr. Ian Walden and Mr. Jon Baines.

Dr. Ian Walden is a Professor of Information and Communications Law at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University London. With expertise spanning academia and practice, he has been deeply involved in the field of data protection since 1987. Dr. Walden served as a Member of the European Commission’s Multi-Stakeholder Expert Group tasked with supporting the application of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Additionally, he works as Of Counsel at Baker McKenzie.

Mr. Jon Baines is a senior Data Protection Specialist at Mishcon de Reya and serves as the Chairperson at NADPO (The UK national association for Data Protection and FOI Officers). With over 15 years of experience, Mr. Baines has been advising major organisations on UK and other international data protection laws.

With their expert opinions and analyses, we will explore the most impactful changes being considered by the UK government to the UK's data protection regime. We'll delve into the reasons for these changes emerging now and examine the effects they will have on British society, businesses, and individuals.

On today's episode of Yours Lawfully, we are joined by Dr. Michaela MacDonald, lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London and co-host of More Than Just a Game,  who discusses the pertinent legal questions regarding trade marks in the metaverse, such as revocation of trade marks,  genuine use in the metaverse and the importance of protecting your trade mark in the metaverse. Lastly, we consider whether legislative reform is required to keep pace with the metaverse and the changes it is causing in trade mark law.

Dr MacDonald teaches Interactive Entertainment Law, AI, Robotics and the Law, Cybersecurity Law and Product Development across various programmes at Queen Mary, University of London and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Dr MacDonald is also an Editor in Chief for the Interactive Entertainment Law Review, a peer reviewed journal that consists of legal analysis of interactive entertainment, video games, virtual/augmented/mixed realities and all other related and emerging forms of digital interactive entertainment. 

Dr MacDonald also has extensive experience in practice as she is a consultant for Moorcrofts LLP , collaborating on projects that have focused on the legality of data and text mining activities, Open Source licenses classification and contract automation.

Today's episode of Yours Lawfully focuses on understanding the interconnections between climate change protests, and what, if anything, the law and media have to do with it all. This topic will be explored particularly from the perspective of climate change protesters, specifically within the Just Stop Oil movement, and the future restrictions their human rights will face from the facilitation of UK's new Public Order Act 2023.

To consider this intersection, particularly from a climate change activism perspective, we decided to talk to Mathilda Lorkin, an alum from Queen Mary who has studied environmental and international law extensively in both the UK and France. Mathilda's research and expertise lies in understanding the rights of indigenous peoples and the ways in which they're impacted by climate change. You can listen to her podcast, 'Terra Nuillis' here. 

On today's episode of Yours Lawfully, we have with us Professor Paul Wragg, a media law professor from the University of Leeds, who takes us through the nature of online fandoms and the numerous privacy and free speech concerns emerging from the same. We also attempt to answer the question as to whether such fandoms need to be governed by legislation or self-regulation. 
He has worked extensively in media regulation, privacy law, and press freedom. He is a board member of the campaign group - Hacked Off, which supports victims of press abuse. He is also the host of a podcast titled the Media Law Podcast and has published several articles in various legal journals. He has also authored a book on independent press regulation titled: "A Free and Regulated Press: Defending Coercive Independent Press Regulation".
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